Abrams: Western Conference Finals Betting Preview

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The evolution of the Memphis Grizzlies franchise since its infant days in Vancouver is really something to marvel at when you consider where they are as of today.

They are currently on their 7th head coach in their franchise’s history with Lionel Hollins and are out of the first round for just the second time in their 18-year history. If you parlay that with the fact that Memphis traded their top scorer, Rudy Gay, at the end of January for Ed Davis, who has played 3 total minutes in the past six games, Austin Daye, who has played 11 total minutes in the entire playoffs and an aging 33-year old Tayshaun Prince, who is the best current piece of the deal, you have to be impressed with their run.

Who Won and Who Lost? Reviewing All 12 NBA Trades

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James HardenThere have been exactly a dozen NBA trades made this season, from small to significant. Some teams wanted to clear up money, some teams wanted to continue rebuilding, while others took bold steps in ensuring present and future success on the court.

But in our society of instant gratification and unceasing competition, we almost have an unquenchable thirst for deciding winners and losers.

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How The Memphis Grizzlies Improved After Trading Rudy Gay

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MEM_Gay_RudyTrading a star core player from a contending team is not usually a popular move with a team’s fan base, but we’ve seen two such moves this season improve a pair of Western Conference contenders.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have actually benefited from dealing James Harden to Houston, and the Memphis Grizzlies are 16-6 since trading forward Rudy Gay to Toronto in a three-team, six-player deal on Jan. 30, the latest victory coming on Marc Gasol’s tip-in at the end of overtime for a victory Wednesday night over Oklahoma City.

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Lawrence Frank; SH Radio – Feb. 4 Show

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Today on SheridanHoopsRadio, hosts Chris Sheridan and Brian Geltzeiler will be joined by Detroit Pistons head coach Lawrence Frank to talk about their season and the recent three team trade that involved Tayshaun Prince, Austin Daye, and Jose Calderon. SheridanHoops’ own Moke Hamilton will join in after that to talk about the possibility of Will Bynum getting moved before the deadline.

Sheridan: Grizzlies Win!!!! (So do Pistons)

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Memo to Memphis: Yes, it is devastating that you broke up your “Core Four.” Your mass misery gave us a Tweet of the Day from Mike Conley and Tony Allen.

But guess what?

You won the trade. You just got Tayshaun Prince, who might be the missing ingredient to make y’all a legit championship contender. You also get Ed Davis, who basically replaces tax dump victim Marreese Speights, who was valuable from a depth standpoint.

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